Liberal Empire

A Liberal Empire refers to an empire that promotes principles like individual rights, political freedoms, and economic openness, often extending these values through colonial or territorial expansion. Unlike traditional empires driven solely by conquest, liberal empires aim to spread democratic institutions, capitalism, and rule of law, suggesting they pursue growth alongside promoting liberal ideas. Historically, this model appeared in cases where European powers expanded overseas, claiming to bring civilization and liberty, though these efforts often involved complex and contentious power dynamics between imperial rulers and local populations.